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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1905
Page
4
The Daily Age lists circulation details for Coshocton and Roscoe routes, pricing for carrier delivery ten cents weekly, and a policy on unpaid or advance payments. It outlines paid notices for church festivals and obituaries at five cents per line, plus agent storefronts where the paper is sold.
The report on Contrac tor Medley’s piling work reveals a lack of written contract and bidding, risking nonpayment and future suits. The Age commends county figures for honesty while urging businesslike practices, praising Coshocton’s Sixth Street theatre patrons and Elsie Janis. County surveyor Gorse Bock earns respectful note for energetic, honest service beyond party lines.
Mrs Henry Lang was laid to rest this afternoon at Silent Oak Ridge after services at the German Evangelical Church at two o clock. The Rev Mr Jacrer conducted the rites as a large crowd of sorrowing friends attended to pay their respects. Pallbearers named Ed Wilson W Q Wilcoxon Louis Kant Jacob Richards Will Sehaich John Stertzbach. A large and beautiful tribute of flowers reflected the high esteem in which she was held.
Joe Jackson discovered a dead rat in a drawer at Robson's barber shop after opening it with a customer present. He bolted for the door, describing the incident as an abrupt flight up the hill. A local bookmaker named Spellman is mentioned in connection with the event.
M. J. Shott of Cleveland recounts in The Age how a Black teamster stopped his wagon, lifted the horse, and laid a blanket as another horseman spoke kindly, easing the distressed animal. The incident, witnessed during a wait for a car, is described as humane and novel.
Fresno announces a large banquet Saturday night hosted by the Modern Woodmen of America with J Edward Hurst of New Philadelphia headlining as guest of honor. Also notes winter tourist rates for 1905 06 on W and L E B routes to Florida Georgia Mississippi Cuba and Central America and Texas New Mexico.
The article critiques the canal commission press agent and questions duties of a $10 000 year position. It notes Congress urging economy in appropriations and cites the president's message. It also reports unrest in San Domingo with Morales and Cererr unsettled but likely to be resolved.
The regular meeting of the local Eagles club in Hamilton was held Wednesday evening. Officers elected include Worthy president Gail Hamilton, Worthy Vice President Juda Chaplain Edward Scott Secretary J Uf. Parks Treasurer William Tumblin Outside guard Ba Guthrie Inside guard Carey Bolwein Conductor Bruce Wright Trustees James Kinney J A Tyler William Renner.
Maxie Richardson of Roscoe was arrested by Officer Doney on a charge of legal train riding before Squire Wimmer. He pled guilty and was fined one dollar plus costs.
The Coshocton postoffice shows growth over the past year with November 1905 totals rising to 2089.98 from 1766.27 in November 1904. Stamp sales and envelopes led the gains while postal cards and stamp books also contributed to the uptick in activity. A $222.71 increase is reported.
The Aru Lowling club honored Mr Roland Gallyver on a farewell night at Park View alleys as he leaves for Rochester New York to take a new post after resigning from Meeck company service. Guests included Gauger Dixon Gregor Heisler Helbling Whittenbach Pfleger Geiger Dave Haver Lenman Kowalsky Povenz Foote Thompson Bock Eschnei Weber Willams Buysee Harper Duke and Haverback. High scores listed were Gréger 175 Whyttenback 182 Geoger 178 and Buysee 166 and 173.
Great dogs and mechanical toys in the window drew crowds of small boys to Long Brothers' store on a Wednesday afternoon. Children pressed noses to the pane, nearly toppling the glass before the toys were stopped. The store will give Santa Claus buttons to every child who visits next Saturday morning.
Dan Wyland filed an affidavit in mayor's court charging William Taylor with larceny after selling a ferret for $2. George Guenther claims the animal was stolen from a coop. A warrant led to Taylor's arrest. he says he found the ferret in an alley. A hearing is expected this afternoon.
Discussion of forming a roller polo league includes Coshocton as a representative city with potential teams from Zanesville Newark Massillon Canton Akron and Mansfield. A meeting of official delegates from these cities will be called soon to organize the circuit.
The Knights of Pythias elected officers at a Wednesday meeting. Chancelor commander C. H. Mee Gruder View chancellor Bert English Master of work Charles Mulligan Master at arms Fred Ashman Inver guard Harold Hershman Outer guard George Pease Keeper of record and seal AY Smith Master of finance Dick Parnes Master of exchacker W. J. Winters Trustee Will H. Manner Delegates C. S. Wolford AL Fen Holmes Alternates Lewis Haskins Charles Carpenter. Installation set for January first meeting.
Min Yueng Than arrives in New York to lodge a formal protest against the Japanese protectorate over Korea. He learns of his brother Min Yong Tchan's suicide in Seoul as protest, a custom urging a brother's death. Min says he cannot foresee his own course.
The Coshocton Good Roads committee calls a meeting Saturday at 1 p m in J W Cassingham’s office to select ten delegates for Columbus. President Hanley names city and county representatives including J W Cassingham W F Park O N Riley Ed Mooney Joseph Finlay and others. Judge Roche traveled from Zanesville to Columbus for Ben Dickerson Supreme Court arguments. Coshocton attorneys expected home on No 20 tonight.
Students resume work after Thanksgiving break at West Lafayette. Faculty relaxations include visits by Prof. Walton Miss Eddy and Rev L C Wells. Geo Barnes hosts senior class banquet. Examinations loom December 20 as term ends. staff note strong performance and personal instruction at the small college.
Walker and Lawrence advertise Armstrong's high grade women shoes union made with new leathers and new styles. Dec 678.
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